…..As OML 30 CDB Inaugurates over 100 projects.
Delta state Governor, Elder Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited ( HEOSL) operator of the OML 30, the joint venture partners and the Community Development Board ( CDB) for the number and quality of projects completed within one year.
Delta State Governor who was Represented by his Oil and Gas Commissioner, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, made the commendation during the celebration of one year Anniversary of OML 30 communities Development Board on Wednesday November 29th at Ughelli , Ughelli North local government Area of Delta state .
Governor Oborevwori lauded HEOSL and the Board ” for these kind of projects completed and commissioned that are in line with the Delta state Government’s MORE AGENDA.”
According to the Governor, “if all Oil Mining Lease Community Development Boards and the Oil companies are doing these kind of projects with their Corporate Social Responsibility, various Host Communities will experience peace and development”.
Governor Oborevwori applauded HEOSL and the joint venture partners as well as the Host communities for their cooperation and development, noting that government was elated with what they are doing.
The first Anniversary ceremony of the OML 30 CDB had commenced on Monday with the inauguration of completed projects and the inspection of other ongoing projects across the Clusters that make the oil block.
Some of the inaugurated projects included , 4 units self contain apartment in Orhoakpor community, 60 units market stalls/abattoir and Town Hall in Afiesere, Ugbokodo-Okpe community market, 3 Bedroom Bungalow and 3 Guests houses in Ubeji community.
Other projects inaugurated are Okporo-Oleh Community Hall for oil and gas landlords, Emede community market stalls and 2 and 3 housing units for oil and gas landlords, Odiologbo of Okpolo-Enhwe Palace, Odiologbo of Olomoro residential building, Chief Henry Ojogho road and Uzeva road, Oleh.
In his address, the chairman of the OML 30 Community Development Board (CDB) High Chief Iduh Amadhe said that “We have been able to complete over 100 projects in our host communities while several others are ongoing with many at advanced stages. Other areas where the Board has also done well include training/capacity building and provision of starter packs to hundreds of participants from across the 12 Clusters”.
He further said that “The Board has engaged the operator on strategic areas like acceptable employment quota and contracts to our people as well as issues bothering on spill management and protection of our environment within the extant laws governing the oil industry”.
He said that the CDB equally appreciate the management and staff of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), the Joint Venture Partners _ NNPC E & P Limited and BNRL for increasing capacity and willingness to live up to their Corporate Social Responsibility at all times.
He noted that “It is our wish that they should up their game to continually improve on the standard of living of their host communities and workers.
In his goodwill message, the Chief Executive Officer Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) Ado Oseragbaje who was represented by Jeremiah Oharisi, Head Community Relations, said that HEOSL, as the operator of the Joint Venture Partnership (SNRL & NEPL), is proud to be associated with the 112 host communities comprising the Isoko, Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State.
He added that “We recognize the importance of economic empowerment and human capital development. To this end, 10% of the GMoU mandate fund has been dedicated to Capacity Building Programmes for youths and women in the host communities and upon the completion of the skills acquisition training, the beneficiaries are given starter pack items”.
He also said that HEOSL is also committed to supporting education through scholarships for secondary and tertiary students from the host communities as well as offering industrial training placements for tertiary institution students.
Also the CEO of Shoreline Natural Resources Engr. Tunde Karim, who was represented by Engr. Philip Egbe said that the projects commissioning and the unwavering commitments to the growth of OML 30 have not gone unnoticed, stating that the leadership of the CDB has been a driving force behind the positive changes witnessed in the asset and applauded their efforts in fostering a thriving and sustainable community.
He emphasized that Shoreline Natural Resources Limited values the partnership with the CDB as a veritable ally of promoting growth and transforming OML 30.
Good will messages also came from the representative of the Delta state Solicitor General, Barr. Emamuzo Erebe and the Ministry of Justice as well as Zonal Director of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, all eulogising HEOSL , the JV partners, the Board for striking a fruitful synergy for smooth operation in OML30.
The colourful anniversary celebration also featured the popular Ughelli Ema cultural troupe as well as the Queen Odogwa led cultural dance group and the cutting of the anniversary cake.
Dignitaries present at the event include: various Presidents General of OML 30, HRM Joseph Isike the Odiologbo of Olomoro Kingdom and the representative of the Ovie of Ughelli kingdom who is the chairman of OML 30 traditional rulers, top management staff of HEOSL and OML 30 CDB Members amongst others.
